Pokémon Go Raid Schedule October 2024

Raid battles are the ultimate test of Pokémon Go as you battle the most elite Pokémon around. To make it even more challenging, the lineup continually adapts over time, meaning your team changes along with it.

So, to stay tuned, here’s the October 2024 Pokémon Go Raid schedule.

Pokémon Go Current and Future Raid Bosses (October 2024)

According to Niantic’s October content update, you can expect the next Raid schedule Pokémon Go (all durations are set to local time):

One-star shadow raids

Shadow Pokémon	Duration
Shadow Machop	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM
Shadow Grimer	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM
Shadow Exeggcute	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM
Shadow Sudowoodo	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM

Three-star shadow attacks

Shadow Pokémon	Duration
Shadow Pinsir	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM
Shadow Sableye	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM
Shadow Mawile	October 8 at 12:00 PM to October 11 at 8:00 PM

Shadow Raid Spotlight

Shadow Pokémon	Duration
Shadow Entei	Weekends in October

Mega raids

Mega Pokémon	Duration
Mega Blaziken	October 4 at 10am to October 14 at 10am
Mega Sableye	October 14 at 10am to October 28 at 10am
Mega Banette	October 28 at 10am to November 4 at 10am

Five-star raids

5-star Raid Pokémon	Duration
Zamazenta	October 4 at 10am to October 14 at 10am
Giratina	October 14 at 10am to October 28 at 10am
Darkrai	October 28 at 10am to November 4 at 10am

Robbery hours

Raid Hour Pokémon	Duration
Zacian	October 2 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Zamazenta	October 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Giratina Origin Forme	October 16/Oct. 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Darkrai	October 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Max Battles (October 1 – November 1)

• Grookey

Scrooge

Sob

Falinks

If you’re just starting out Pokémon Goit’s best to start with the lower level Raids, if available. It is also possible to encounter Shiny variants, but the chance of them spawning is quite low.

Normally you need a team that can last longer in the Raids, especially for the more formidable battles. On the other hand, trainers do have the choice to try out solo in the ranks of One to Three Stars. Once you reach higher levels such as Five Stars and Mega, you will need to sign up for a group.

Image via Niantic

Some Raid Pokémon are exclusive to specific regions, especially when special events are taking place. Remote Raid Passes are available for those who want to access these unique types from anywhere in the world.

You’ll also get the chance to try out the latest Max Battles with the Dynamax Pokémon Sword and shield. They are basically the same as Raids, but with the added challenge of increasing a Pokémon’s size. Furthermore, Max Battles have a time limit, so you have to wait until it is active.

Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble are the latest additions to the Max Battles, linked to the One-Star challenges. Additionally, Falinks will be part of the crew in the Three-Star Max Battles. Check out our guide to Max Moves and the Dynamax Band for additional tips on this challenge.

In addition to Raids and Max Battles, you can look forward to a few other events that will bring out more Pokémon in the wild:

All Pokémon Go October 2024 events

• Galarian expedition: October 4 at 10am to October 11. at 8 p.m

October Community Day: October 5 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Mega Raid Day: October 12 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Magnetic study: October 15 at 12:00 AM to October 17 at 11:59 PM

Research day: October 19 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Halloween 2024 Part 1: October 22 at 10am to October 28 at 10am

Mystery Events: October 26 to October 27/Oct. November 31 to 3.

Halloween 2024 Part II: October 28 at 10am to November 3 at 8pm

Niantic has already given us the inside scoop on a number of events, starting with the Galarian Expedition. While it’s active, you’ll encounter creatures like Nidoran, Abra, Magnemite, Chansey, and many more. If you’re lucky, they can even be a shiny variety.

We still have two mysterious events to discuss that are teased in the content update. Given their time frame, they will be involved in the Halloween season, but we will have to wait for Niantic to reveal more information.

Other events, like October’s Community Day, are much more limited in time, so you’ll need to tune in before the day is over. You can also look forward to bonuses while it’s active, from increased Stardust intake to longer Lure module runtimes.

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